Third in the Premier League, Arsenal will have to do without the services of their international attackers Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling, both injured for “ many weeks », announced Monday December 23 the manager of the Gunners, Mikel Arteta. Concerning Saka, released during the first period of the match at Crystal Palace (5-1) on Saturday, the winger suffers from hamstrings and his absence promises to be particularly long. “ That’s not good. He will be absent for many weeks “, Arteta said at a press conference. While the 23-year-old player (43 caps) was seen walking with the help of crutches on Saturday, the Spanish manager however ruled out the hypothesis of an early end to the season. “ I am very optimistic that he will be back » by then, he said. “ It could have been worse, the kind that drives you away (land) one year », added Arteta about one of his key players this season in the attacking sector (five goals in the league and 10 assists in all competitions). He also indicated that another Gunners international striker, Raheem Sterling, injured in a knee, would be absent. many weeks “. Sterling, 30 years old (82 caps), on loan this season from Chelsea, has failed to establish himself so far at Arsenal.
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